Jordan’s King Abdullah II delivered a virtual address at “the Middle East and the new US administration” conference at the Brookings Institution on Thursday, 25 February.
The conference focused on Middle Eastern relations in the new US President, Joe Biden’s administration. King Abdullah thanked those assembled for inviting him to speak and praised US leadership, saying…
King and Queen of Belgium visit pharmacy to see effect of COVID
25th February 2021
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians visited a pharmacy on Wednesday to see the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry.
Their Majesties spoke to employees at the Pharma Haelvoet pharmacy in Evere, as well as pharmacists from Eeklo in East…
Tessy Antony de Nassau, 35, and her fiancé, Frank Floessel, are expecting their first child together. The baby will be Tessy’s third child and Frank’s second.
Tessy made the announcement on her Instagram account on Wednesday, saying: “Spring is the…
Princess Estelle of Sweden celebrates her ninth birthday today. New photos of the future Queen of Sweden were released by the Royal Court to mark the occasion this morning.
The new images were taken at Haga Palace by Kate Gabor.
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Due to the current pandemic, it is expected that the Princess will celebrate her birthday at home at…
King of Bhutan personally presents service honour to volunteer
23rd February 2021
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan personally presented a Desuup volunteer with two medals on his 41st birthday. These Desuup pins are earned by the Desuup volunteers for their voluntary service and can be worn on their uniforms.
The King was accompanied by his…
Emperor of Japan thankful for "perseverance and strength of the people"
23rd February 2021
Emperor Naruhito of Japan has said that he is thankful for the “perseverance and strength of the [Japanese] people” during the pandemic. He made the remarks on the occasion of his 61st birthday on 23 February.
The Emperor also thanked the medical…
Queen Noor of Jordan has waded in on the controversy regarding the missing Dubai Princess Latifa whose friends recently released secretly recorded videos of the royal in captivity.
Queen Noor, who sits on the board of commissioners for the International Commission on Missing Persons, retweeted an article about Princess Latifa and asked: “Where is her sister Shamsa??”
Noor has…
Sweden’s Princess Leonore is celebrating her seventh birthday with her family on the beach in Miami today. Her mother, Princess Madeleine, shared two new images of the Princess on her official Facebook page.
Madeleine said on Facebook: “Happy 7th birthday to…
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands paid a working visit to Christian Primary School (CBS) Sabina van Egmond in Oud-Beijerland on Thursday. The Queen spoke to teachers, parents and students about the effect COVID-19 has had on the primary education system.
The school has two…
Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie turns 37 and shares new photos with baby Prince Charles
18th February 2021
Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie is celebrating her 37th birthday today, and the Grand Ducal Court shared new images of the Hereditary Grand Duchess with her son, Prince Charles.
Four new photos were released that were taken by Sophie Margue at the family’s home at Fischbach Castle.
In her new biography on the Grand Ducal Court’s website, her new role as a mother is…
